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The Tower of London was (and still is) a Royal Residence, although Royals don't live there any more. When the Monarchs were given presents of exotic animals from other Heads of State, they housed them in their own 'zoo' in the Tower of London. This became known as the Royal Menagerie. When the present London Zoo opened in Regent's Park in the mid 1800's, the animals in the Royal Menagerie were transferred to the new London Zoo.
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Why did Henry III keep an elephant in the Tower of London?
The Tower of London was Britain's first zoo and was known as the Royal Menagerie.
Who uses the tower of London?
The Tower of London has been used as a Royal Palace and Menagerie for centuries , although animals are no longer kept there and members of the Royal Family no longer live there.
What was the Tower of London bevor he a museum?
The Tower of London was, and still is, a fort and still has a small military garrison. It has also been a prison, a royal residence and a menagerie.
What is something that the Tower of London was used for?
Museum, prison, menagerie, Royal Palace, army barracks, defence of London, tourist hotspot etc.
Why are wild animals kept in the lion tower in London?
They aren't. The Tower of London was the Royal Menagerie (zoo) several hundred years ago, but not now. The only livestock kept at the Tower now are the ravens.
What was one of the purposes for the Tower of London besides being a prison?
It was built as a fortress and became a Royal Palace later. It was also the Royal Menagerie until the mid-1800's
What was the Tower of London in the past?
The Tower of London is a massive stone tower at the centre of William the Conqueror's London fortress (on the north bank of the River Thames) built in the early 1080s. Through the centuries that followed, successive monarchs added to the fortifications. The Tower has been used as a prison and is integral to English History. Today the Tower houses the British Crown Jewels.
What was the Tower of London used for?
the tower of London is a the majesties royal palace and fortress. the tower was used as a royal palace, prison and fortress.
Did they keep slaves in the Tower of London?
No, the Tower of London was a royal palace and (later) prison.
What was the Tower of London originally called?
The correct title of the Tower is Her Majesty's Royal Palace and Fortress. The Tower was build as a Royal Palace by William the Conqueror
How has the tower of london been used over the past few years?
The Tower of London was built as a fortress and Royal Residence and still has a small military garrison. At one time it housed the royal menagerie. It was also used as a prison and Rudolf Hess was incarcerated there during World War 2. It now houses the British Crown jewels and is a museum. It is one of the most visited tourist attractions in the UK.
This famous bridge crosses the thames next to the tower of london which was once a royal residence and later became a prison?
The famous bridge that crosses the Thames next to the Tower of London is called the Tower Bridge. This bridge was a royal residence along with a prison.
